MELBOURNE defenders Joel Macdonald and Luke Tapscott will face fitness tests in the lead-up to round 15.
 
Although coach Dean Bailey indicated on Monday that Macdonald was a reasonable chance to play against the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium on Friday night, he said Tapscott was more likely to play for Casey if available.
 
Forward/midfielder Neville Jetta (hand) remains two matches away, while vice-captain Aaron Davey (knee) is still 2-3 weeks from resuming.
 
Dasher Rohan Bail (knee) will be sidelined for a further 3-4 weeks, while tall Michael Newton (foot) is out for another four matches.
 
Youngster Jack Fitzpatrick (ankle) is 2-3 weeks from returning.
 
Leader Jack Grimes (foot) and ruckman Jake Spencer (knee) are out for the rest of 2011.
 
Round 15 injury list
Rohan Bail (knee) - 3-4 weeks
Aaron Davey (knee) - 2-3 weeks
Jack Fitzpatrick (ankle) - 2-3 weeks
Jack Grimes (foot) - season
Neville Jetta (hand) - 2 weeks
Joel Macdonald (knee) - test
Michael Newton (foot) - 4 weeks
Jake Spencer (knee) - season
Luke Tapscott (hamstring) - test